Obituaries

Jun 21, 2021

Lucille Evelyn McCorkle passed away quietly on Monday, June 21, 2021. She was born on July 18, 1921 to Robert and Annie McCormack, and resided in Hempstead County her entire life. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church and loved her church dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil McCorkle and son, Mike McCorkle.

Jun 19, 2021

Patsy Ann Burke (Rea), 84 of Hope Arkansas went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior. Saturday June 19th, 2021 with her loving husband of 63 years by her side. She was born April 19th 1937 in Poplar Bluff, MO. She was a long-time member of White Oak Grove Missionary Church in DeAnn. She was a Registered...

Jun 17, 2021

Mrs. Nancy Nobles, age 55 of Spring Hill, Arkansas, passed away Thursday June 17, 2021, at her home. Nancy was on November, 29 1965 to Harold and Peggy Eaves Rogers. She was of the Christian Faith. She loved to read and play games. She is preceded in death by her father Harold Rogers and brother Harold "Bubba" Rogers,

Jun 11, 2021

Mrs. Priscilla Spears, age 75 of Hope, Arkansas, formerly of Blevins, Arkansas, passed away Friday June 11, 2021 in a local nursing home. Priscilla was born on January 6,1946, in Malvern, Arkansas, to Edgar and Ora Louise Booth Spears. She was a member of The Word of Faith Church in Blevins. She graduated from Malvern Highschool in 1964 and...

Jun 9, 2021

Mrs. Lillie Mae Lauterbach, age 86 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Heather Manor Nursing and Rehab. Mrs. Lillie was born August 15, 1934 to Arnold and Oma Roy Morris, in Hasty, Arkansas. She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family. She is preceded in death by her parents, and two husbands:...

Jun 9, 2021

Mrs. Cheryle Cornelius, age 62 of Blevins, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in her home. Cheryle was born January 24, 1959 to Rufus and Ruby Askew, in Texarkana, TX. She was a retired LPN from Heather Manor Nursing and Rehab, and was a member of White Oak Grove Church. She dearly loved her family and also the...

Jun 8, 2021

Mrs. Genevieve Marie Olea Burke, age 58 of Prescott, Arkansas, Arkansas, went home to be with the lord on Tuesday June 8, 2021, in Amarillo, Texas. She was born on March 14, 1963 to the late Gordon and June Olea. Genevieve received her BBA degree in Business from Henderson State University and was the co-owner of H and H...

Jun 7, 2021

Vernon Chester Charles, of Rockford departed this earthly life June 7, 2021 in his home. He was born July 13, 1935 in Prescott, Arkansas the son of Chester and Cordia Charles.  Vernon lived in Rockford over 60 years. He was employed as a logistics supervisor by the United States Postal Service 33 years before retiring. Vernon was a veteran...

May 31, 2021

Mr. Mark Lee Arnold, age 30 of Crossroads Community, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. Mark was born March 8, 1991 to Lynn and Karen Arnold, in Hope, Arkansas. He was a cattle rancher and attended New Hope Baptist Church. He enjoyed being outdoors, and especially loved spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death...

May 16, 2021

Mrs. Janell Messer, age 79 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Sunday May 16, 2021, at the local hospital. Mrs. Janell was born August 9, 1941 to Benjamin and Pearl Prince Robinson, in Hope, Arkansas. She was a retired beautician from Classic Cut Beauty Salon and a member of Unity Baptist Church in Hope. She loved to work with crafts...

May 15, 2021

Mrs. Peggy Spell, age 94 of Blevins, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Saturday May 15, 2021, at her home. Peggy was born May 30, 1926 in Leicester, England to Harold and Blanche Dunkley. She was a retired administrative assistant for Kroger Foods. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 56 years, Jewett Spell, sister and brother-in-law Joy...

May 14, 2021

Mr. Kit Justin Miner, age 69 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Friday May 14, 2021, at home. He was born October 07, 1951 to James and Bobbie Sue Ward Miner. Kit enjoyed watching baseball, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Church in Rosston. Kit was a kind soul...

May 6, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Lewis, age 79 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Texarkana, Texas. She was born January 25, 1942 to James B. and Viva Winn, in Waldo, Arkansas. Mrs. Margaret was a homemaker and enjoyed family, fishing and playing ball with her dogs. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Douglas Lewis; two...

May 1, 2021

Mr. Hesterly "Shorty" Jones age 77 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Saturday May 1, 2021, at home. Shorty was born in Prescott, Arkansas on September 12, 1943, to Henry B. and Dester Mae Plyler Jones. He was a retired automobile mechanic working for several automobile dealerships and with the Arkansas Department of Transportation. He was of Baptist faith. He...

Apr 27, 2021

Bryant Lafferty passed from this life April 27, 2021 at the age of 71. He was born February 28, 1950 in Hope, AR to Edgar Olen and Lorena Plumbley Lafferty.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Larry Kent Lafferty, Garland Lafferty, Gilbert Travis Lafferty; Four sisters, Geraldine Crank, Doris Jean Walker, Francine Robinson,...

Apr 25, 2021

Christopher Tyler Morrow, age 18, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Tyler was born April 8, 2003 in San Diego, CA; the son of Chris and Tracy Morrow. Tyler loved the Lord and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Prescott, AR. Tyler was a senior at Prescott High School, where he was...

Apr 24, 2021

Andrea LaBell Hawthorne McCain, 36, of Pine Bluff, AR, passed away unexpectedly on April, 24, 2021 in Pine Bluff, AR.

Andrea was born in Hope, AR to Roy Hawthorne and Renee Omundson on January 8th 1985. Andrea was a jack of all trades who lived life to the fullest: a business owner, a poem writer, artist, jewelry...

Apr 21, 2021

Mr. Jesse Royce Langston, age 86, of Langston Town, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at home. He was born February 25, 1935, in Emmet, AR, to Jesse and Jewell Davis Langston. He was a farmer, who loved cows and John Deere tractors, and was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church in Emmet. Mr. Jesse is preceded...

Apr 20, 2021

April Renay Carlton Clark, age 42, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at her home in Greenbrier, Arkansas. April was born March 26, 1979, in Prescott, AR, to Randy and Sherry Carlton. She was married on September 7, 2007 to Kevin Clark.

April loved people and was loved by so many in return. She loved to travel...

Apr 19, 2021

Mother is in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Barbara was born in Detroit, Michigan to Jack and Jessie Simmons. She was 87. Barbara was a homemaker. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church, and worked as our Church Secretary for 25 years before retiring. She also volunteered for the Charitable Christian Clinic of Hope....